# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 am – Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL on Lake Apopka in Central Florida highlights the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 20,00-acre Lake Apopka North Shore, an amazing birding hotspot.
Dates are Thursday December 11th through Monday December December 15th.

There will be 70 field trips led by great local and out-of-town leaders and two dinners at Wekiwa Springs State Park in the Youth Camp dining hall.

Registration is planned to open October 1st. More information in the coming days.

Attractions include sunrise and sunset photography and birding trips, walks focusing on owls and whip-poor-wills, birding by bicycle, birding by kayak, Caracara quest and more.

Each trip has a charge of $25 to $95, with no additional festival registration fee. Proceeds support Orange Audubon Society’s nature and environmental center fund or related educational programs.

See the schedule and leader profiles at northshorebirdingfestival.com/. 

Roll out of registration was October 1st. If any questions, email festival@orangeaudubonfl.org.

Photo: Mariah Hryniewich leading at the 2022 NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL. Photo: Luis Gles
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/astatula/north-shore-birding-festival/200028993140131
- **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 447

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Astatula
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: McDonald Canal Boat Ramp, Mount Dora, FL
- **lat**: 28.684089787469
- **long**: -81.674202607794
- **full address**: McDonald Canal Boat Ramp, Mount Dora, FL, Astatula, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL being held?
  - **A:** NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL takes place on Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 am to Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm at McDonald Canal Boat Ramp, Mount Dora, FL, Astatula, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL?
  - **A:** NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL is organized by North Shore Birding Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Astatula, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 440+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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